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In the field of natural hazards, communicating science with the public and stakeholders involves entering the challenging and complex world of hazard and risk communication, the ultimate purpose of which is to reduce the impact of impending hazards on people at risk. According to the Sendai Framework 2015-2030, it is important to “strengthen the utilization of media, including social media, traditional media, big data and mobile phone networks, to support national measures for successful disaster risk communication.” Sometimes risk communication has collateral and unexpected side effects that may lead to the adoption of inadequate behaviors. In some instances, this can even result in leg...
This edited collection brings together contemporary research that uses corpus linguistics to carry out discourse analysis. The book takes an inclusive view of the meaning of discourse, covering different text-types or modes of language, including discourse as both social practice and as ideology or representation.
This is a book that you can read in one sitting. In fact, you will not put it down in hurry. Ms. Redferns wisdom throughout her writings is clearly evidenced in the table of contents. However, the listing of each chapter offers the readers insights into what we cannot see within our children. The authors insight is well defined in the first article, Outside vs. Inside, in the contrast between the five senses on the outside with the place or space within our children, where an affirmation of them as a person will forever need nurturing within their academic journey. The Acclamations speak volumes from the minds and experiences with children who have crossed their paths as educators, caregivers, or parents. A Childs Expectations, written in the first person, capsulates the entire message within the entire book in a quick glance of what will be read. Enjoy!
The macabre discovery of a downed WWII plane with the pilot's skeleton still inside leads Ruth and DCI Nelson to uncover a wealthy family's secrets in the seventh Ruth Galloway mystery.
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The prism world of Analesia is in danger. Dangolo the Ice Lord has frozen many of the plants and creatures living there and plans to freeze the whole world. But an unlikely hero is summoned from our world to save Analesia and its inhabitants. Preteen Sally has just discovered an odd Celtic charm in a thrift store with her nana but is unprepared for what the charm expects of her. She is thrust into Analesia and told she is the next Light Princess, a hero destined to save Analesia. Sally is doubtful that she, an ordinary girl, can save an entire world but knows she must try anyway. As she befriends the local creatures and journeys across the land, the world around her begins to change. Watercolors turn to vibrant jewel hues, frozen animals begin to awaken, and hope returns to Analesia once more. Will Sally’s light and warmth be enough to save Analesia or will the prism world be frozen forever?